Induction is very fast to bring water to a boil, too. Depending on the electrical specs of the cooktop, you may be able to boil 1 quart of water in 30 seconds! The fastest gas rangetop will do the same in around 2 mins. 30 seconds. It will also go to a simmer instantly - great for when you`ve noticed the fudge starting to boil over! So why wouldn`t everyone choose induction over gas? Here are a couple things: If you need a range (with oven), there aren`t many to choose from right now with an induction top. Your choices currently are Viking and GE Profile.

Induction cooktops basically create electromagnetic reactions between the cooking zone and the pot. This means that the cooktops utilize magnetic reactions to create heat that enables you to do your cooking. Unlike electric cooktops that heat cooking zones before transferring the heat to your pot, the induction ones create heat with the pot making the cooking fast, energy efficient and safe too. These cooktops are available in a wide range of designs, sizes and features and to get the best you would need to make proper determinations. But even before you make your purchase, there are important things you should know about the cooktops so you are able to decide whether they are worth the purchase or not.